This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Aug 15, 2016:

Waters, Laughlin Edward Sr.

Born August 16, 1914, in Los Angeles, CADied June 3, 2002, in Los Angeles, CA

Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of CaliforniaNominated by Gerald Ford on April 26, 1976, to a seat vacated by Jesse W. Curtis. Confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 1976, and received commission on May 12, 1976. Assumed senior status on July 6, 1986. Service terminated on June 3, 2002, due to death.